Throughout history, one instrument in rock music has been given far less attention than it deserves. The bass guitarist is the heart of the rhythm section, driving the rest of the band through the melody of a song.
Paul McCartney was one of the first rock bassists to break out of the "play root note of every chord" trend that dominated pop rock. His basslines on Sgt. Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band were melodic and dynamic, always changing to complement the song while still holding down a solid rhythm.
Progressive rock bassists like Greg Lake and Geddy Lee took rock bass to the next level in the 70's. Geddy Lee's basslines get more attention than his vocals, or even Alex Lifeson's guitar solos. His bass solo's in YYZ, Leave That Thing Alone, Driven, Freewill, and La Villa Strangiato inspired many young geeks to pick up the instrument.
In the modern era, one man has taken bass to its absolute limit. Perhaps we could call this man the new "god of bass."
What was given to him by the likes of Victor Wooten and Jaco Pastorius, this man has taken to a level beyond what anyone could imagine.
Good read. The Ruins, a japanese metal / avant-garde band always had really good bassists imho Hisashi Sasaki being my favourite. Drums and bass (no guitar) in a metal band, you can't say that is too common
Ummm who the person in the second picture? I'm interested in this blog but it doesn't really mean much to me without examples so please share some if you are interested.
I guess this isn't about the history of bass guitar but is instead about building up to a joke so whatever.
Cross dressing makes you play an instrument better. Looking into this; now I have an excuse. You think they wax their body for that silky smooth appearance?
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